MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has announced a planned power outage in parts of Enugu State from November 5 to 10, 2026, to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out maintenance work at its station in Nsukka.
The company’s spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu on Monday, explaining that the outage would occur daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. throughout the six-day maintenance period.
According to Ezeh, the exercise is necessary to allow TCN’s technical team to carry out repairs and maintenance on equipment at the station.
He said electricity supply would be interrupted on the UNN, SUMAS and Orba 33kV feeders, affecting customers and communities served by the affected distribution lines.
The areas expected to experience power interruptions include Ukopi, Opi-Agu, Eha-Alumona, Orba Town, Obollo-Afor, parts of Obollo-Eke, Enugu Ezike, Ibagwa, Nkalagu, Obukpa, Okpaligbo, Iheaka, Edem Ani, Agbani, Uzo-Uwani, Obimo, Nkpologu and Lejja.
Other affected locations include Nguru, Aku, Ogbede and surrounding communities, as well as Odim Gate, Nkpor, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nru, Ede Oballa, El Tabera Estate, Ikenga Estate, Wilson Company, Umakashi, Isiakpu, G.R.A. and Ogige Main Market.
MEDL apologised to residents and customers for the inconvenience the planned outage might cause, appealing for their patience and understanding during the maintenance period.
The company said the exercise was aimed at improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply to customers in the affected areas.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
